Writing to Communicate
Syllabus
CAM119 Writing to Communicate
Course Overview
Course Description
This course focuses on improving your written communication skills. You will learn how to read critically, develop research skills, and apply the principles of effective writing to create thesis-centered expository and argumentative prose.
Credit Hours: 3hrs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the benefits of clear and concise writing.
- Identify the critical components of effective writing, including tone, structure, and style.
- Apply writing strategies to create thesis-centered expository and argumentative prose.
- Collaborate effectively with others on written projects, including editing the work of others.
- Write a coherent, basic essay with a thesis.
Resources
- Writing to Communicate (course materials)
- Grammarly - Students are allowed to use Grammarly (free) to assist in editing their writing. Create an account or watch the explanation video for more context. Read more about Grammarly's Privacy Policy and Accessibility.
Course Outline
Module Zero: Getting Started
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
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Syllabus, Pacing Guide, Meet your Instructor |
Input |
1.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Course Materials |
Input |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Announcemets/Student Questions |
Discussion |
Varies |
-- |
|
Revision and AI Policies |
Page |
1 hr |
-- |
|
Totals |
3 hrs |
0 |
|
Module One: Elements of Effective Writing
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read and Watch |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Suggest Improvement |
Submission |
2 hrs |
15 |
|
Regular Discussion |
Discussion |
2 hrs |
25 |
|
Video Response Activity |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
2 Reading Quizzes |
Quiz |
2 hrs |
20 |
|
Your Writing Process |
Submission |
5 hrs |
30 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
105 |
|
Module Two: Understanding the Rhetorical Context
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read and Watch |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Analyze Submission |
Submission |
4 hrs |
30 |
|
Regular Discussion |
Discussion |
2 hrs |
25 |
|
Video Response Activity |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
Adapt a Writing |
Submission |
4 hrs |
30 |
|
Grammar Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
110 |
|
Module Three: Professional Writing: The Workplace
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read and Watch |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Regular Discussion |
Discussion |
2 hrs |
25 |
|
Video Response Activity |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
Get the Memo |
Submission |
4 hrs |
35 |
|
Report on Class |
Submission |
5 hrs |
40 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
115 |
|
Module Four: Writing in Teams and Collaborative Writing
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read and Watch |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Group Discussion |
Discussion |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Video Response Activity |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
Narrative Collaboration |
Group Collaboration |
6 hrs |
85 |
|
Grammar Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
150 |
|
Module Five: Academic Writing 1: Essential Essay Elements
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read and Watch |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Video Response Activity |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
Thesis Statement |
Submission |
2 hrs |
25 |
|
Topic Sentences |
Submission |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Regular Discussion |
Discussion |
2 hrs |
25 |
|
5 Paragraph Essay |
Submission |
4 hrs |
90 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
185 |
|
Module Six: Critical Reading Skills
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read and Watch |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Regular Discussion |
Discussion |
2 hrs |
25 |
|
Video Response Activity |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
SQ3R Method |
Submission |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Critical Evaluation |
Submission |
5 hrs |
30 |
|
Grammar Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
105 |
|
Module Seven: How to Do Research
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read and Watch |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Research Topic |
Submission |
3 hrs |
20 |
|
Regular Discussion |
Discussion |
2 hrs |
25 |
|
Video Response Activity |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
Note-Taking |
Submission |
6 hrs |
45 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
105 |
|
Module Eight: Academic Writing 2: Flesh on the Bones
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read and Watch |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Video Response Activity |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
Grammar Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Final Paper |
Submission |
10 hrs |
100 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
125 |
|
Grading
Grading Distribution
- Discussions: 310 points
- Quizzes: 60 points
- Group Collaboration: 85 points
- General Submissions: 355 points
- Five Paragraph Essay: 90 points
- Final Paper: 100 points
(1000 points total)